While Traverse City, Michigan is well-known for the infamous cherry festival, there are a number of other attractions in this area to partake. If you are planning for a trip to the area, you should definitely consider some of the attractions that are listed here.
Sleeping Bear Dunes
The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a 64 mile of curved beaches, dunes, islands and coves with some more than 400 feet over the water. This grandeur is able to be seen from a number of overlooks that are all along the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. However, many claim that it is much better to hike the trains, walk across the beaches or take a ferry to the Manitou islands.
Grand Traverse Commons
The most architectural treasure of Traverse City is the Grand Traverse Commons, which is also the former mental asylum. This features a number of castle like buildings, which have been going through a transformation into various restaurants, offices, galleries, shops and apartments. There is nothing quite like the shopping experience provided by the 480 acres of wooded campus, making it the ideal spot to bicycle, run or walk.
Touring in Wine Country
While Traverse City may be referred to as the world’s Cherry Capital, the same area that is ideal for fruit orchards is not also producing some of the very best wines in the entire country. The Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas are all dotted with a number of vineyards, as well as wineries, with many atop awe-inspiring hills, making them extremely popular tourist attractions.
Interlochen Center
This attraction, which is in a secluded part of the forest and approximately 20 minutes from the downtown portion of Traverse City, is an extremely popular destination for lovers of dance, drama and music. In fact, this location has over 200,000 visitors each year.
The Beaches
There is no need to go to Travers City if you do not spend some time on the beautiful beaches. Some places to consider spending some time include Clinch Park, which is on the West End or Bryant Park, which is especially ideal if you are going to be in town on the fourth of July.
There is no question that Traverse City is full of things to do and places to go. You can make this exploration easier for you by setting up Traverse City Tours.
If you are considering setting up Traverse City tours, visit the Traverse City Wine and Beer Tours website for more information.
